Defending champions Don Bosco 'A' (Matunga), who won both, the Mumbai Schools Sports Association (MSSA) boys U-16 Div-I League as well as the Ahmed Sailor knockout tournaments last year, are ready to defend their crown as they take on St Mary's ICSE 'A' in their opening match at Azad Maidan, while U-16 Division 1 runners-up Campion 'A' face former champions (2014) St Lawrence (Kandivli) at Azad Maidan tomorrow.

Vansh Kale, who was part of the Bosco boys' 3-0 final triumph against Campion last year, said the team began practising early. "We started practicing for this season in May. Our team co-ordination is pretty good," said Kale.